St. Landry democrat., 1887-09-24
WASHINGTON LETTER,
From our Regular Correspondent,


WARRINGTON, D. c. Sept. 10, 1887.
10 political circles at the Capital, the
chief topic of public interest and dis
cussion 10 etill the tariff conference at
Oak View, between the President, Sc
cret8ry Fairchild, MI Carlisle, aud
other advisers, which has just been
concluded, doubtless to the full salts
faction of the Conferees, at least. That
an Administration tariff measure, EN-.
bodyinR q substantial reduction of the
customs duties upon the necessaries of
life and q repeal of the tobacco tax,
was agreed upon, | have not the least
doubt, and further, have reason to be-
lieve that the President will bring to
bear all of his famous tirmness and
7igor in impressing his views upon the
attention of Congress, as of vital i'm
portance to the future of both the
country and the Democracy. The atti-
tude of Mr.. Randall and those of his
way of thinking upon this question, is
regarded with much interest and soil
citude, but believe there is no ground
for alarm, for / think that the Ex-
Speaker, while differing with many
other Democrats upon a REIMBURSEMENT
Of the tariff. realizes the necessity of
reduction Of taxation, and will agree
TO a fair compromise that in a large de-
gree will accomplish the result so
greatly desired, and to which the Demo
cratic party so solemnly pledged itself
in the platform of the Chicago Conven-
ton.
Surprise ia expressed in some quar-
ters that Ex-Speaker Carlisle has taken
no testimony in the contested election
proceedings filed against him by Thbbe.
Mr. Carlisle says, in an interview. that
he took no testimony because it was
unnecessary for him to do so, as the
contestant only alleged the casting of
four fraudulent votes for the contestee,
and that as bis majority in the District
was s25, such claim, il admitted,
could not change the result, Under
such circumstances it would be simply
preposterous for the contestee to pro-
duce evidence.
The foreign delegates to the Medical
Congress, after uniting with their
American brethren in visit to Mt Yer
non, said adieu and left for an excur-
sion to Niagara Falls before turning
their faces homeward to again brave
the pillows of the briny deep.
The project to open q fine roadway
from the Aqueduct Bridge in this city
to the tomb of Washington, to be
called Mt. Vernon Avenue, seems to
meet with great public favor, and there
can be little doubt that the work will
be done, as the popular support, both of
the citizens of the District of Columbia
and of Alexandria county, Virginia,
which lie becoming enlisted in behalf
Of this truly patriotic and polite un-
dertaking, seems to warrant such
conclusion. There will be a public
meeting at Alexandria on the 18th inst,
TO consider the matter.
A memorable and important work in
che religious world is the location of
che great Catholic University in the |
city of Washington. The estimate of |
she cost and endowment of this great |
work is the immense sum of $4,000, 900, |
OF which amount 100000 is already in |
hand. tits designed to upbuild here |
grand university that will fayora oily |
compare with the far-famed seats of |
searning of the old world.
On the 18th inst, the President and
his wife, the Governors of the original
thirteen States and other dignitaries
will attend the celebration of the Con-
Centennial at Philadelphia,
and great time is expected. 1t is
hoped that the events of the day will
be in keeping with the spirit of the
occasion, and that there will be no out
burst Of partisan feeling by thoughtless
Such serious conflicts of opinion have
arisen between the members of the
Civil Service Commission oser the
question of the right of removal of
clerks, that there is some talk of the
Of the President, Mr.. Ed
serton, who holds that the appointing
power has the authority to dismiss en-
ployes in the classified service absolute
~, without asking questions, while his
colleagues maintain that no removals
shonld be made without specifying the
cause-that this power is extremely linn
tied. 1t is expected that the Presi-
dent will be finally called upon to set
tie the controversy.
Despite the carping criticism Of few
the International Medical
Congress, which has just adjourned to
meet in Berlin two years hence, has
been great successfully realizing the
of it's projectors and con-
Ferring lasting blessings and benefits
apon mankind in the rapid strides made
Ip scientific development and the i'm
proved treatment of diseases.